The Herbalogic Blog

Deep Dive: Cicada molting
Cicada molting is not a plant, but it's still our favorite herb! Well, in the top 5 list anyway. One bug's discarded exoskeleton is another allergy sufferer's treasure.
Deep Dive: Cicada molting
Cicada molting is not a plant, but it's still our favorite herb! Well, in the top 5 list anyway. One bug's discarded exoskeleton is another allergy sufferer's treasure.

Deep Dive: Ilex vomitora
Dave got the drone out again! This time he's looking at the only native North American plant that contains caffeine. Hurray caffeine!!! Caffeine makes everything better ☕
Deep Dive: Ilex vomitora
Dave got the drone out again! This time he's looking at the only native North American plant that contains caffeine. Hurray caffeine!!! Caffeine makes everything better ☕

Deep Dive: Ambrosia trifida
Dave explains why we have such a love-hate, well mostly hate relationship with this weed. And what is a weed exactly?
Deep Dive: Ambrosia trifida
Dave explains why we have such a love-hate, well mostly hate relationship with this weed. And what is a weed exactly?

Deep Dive: Citrullus lanatus
Not all herbs taste bad. In this Deep Dive video, Dave explains how the king of all fruits is actually an herb.
Deep Dive: Citrullus lanatus
Not all herbs taste bad. In this Deep Dive video, Dave explains how the king of all fruits is actually an herb.

Spotlight on Herbs: Spiny Date Seed
This unassuming pile of seeds actually packs a big punch when it comes to calm. David explains the origin of spiny date seeds and their use.
Spotlight on Herbs: Spiny Date Seed
This unassuming pile of seeds actually packs a big punch when it comes to calm. David explains the origin of spiny date seeds and their use.

Spotlight on Herbs: Nutgrass
While pulling weeds at landscaping around her church, Jeanine learned the irony of the weed/ traditional Chinese herb called nutgrass.
Spotlight on Herbs: Nutgrass
While pulling weeds at landscaping around her church, Jeanine learned the irony of the weed/ traditional Chinese herb called nutgrass.